As former owner and general manager of two of Santa Barbara’s most cherished local establishments, Peabody’s and State & A, Lynd has a successful track record in the restaurant industry.
Lynd is an avid supporter of local non-profit and professional organizations. He is affiliated with the Downtown Organization Board of Directors, the Designated Drive Program (DDP) in Association with California Highway Patrol, Lobero and Granada Theatres, the Santa Barbara Cancer Foundation, CASA, the Boys & Girls Club and many others. Armed with an extensive knowledge of food, wine and cocktails, and a genuine passion for the Santa Barbara community, Lynd looks forward to welcoming old and new friends to Coast Restaurant & Bar for locally-inspired dining experiences.